ASTM A1011/A1011M-15

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength

ABSTRACT
This specification covers hot-rolled, carbon, structural, high-strength low-alloy, high-strength low-alloy with improved formability, and ultra-high strength steel sheet and strip, in coils and cut lengths. The steels covered here are: Commercial Steels of types A, B, C, and D; Drawing Steels of types A and B; Structural Steels of grades 30 [205], 33 [230], 36 [250] (with Types 1 and 2), 40 [275], 45 [310], 50 [340], 55 [380], 60 [410], 70 [480], and 80 [550]; High-strength Low-alloy Steel of classes 1 and 2 in grades 45 [310], 50 [340], 55 [380], 60 [410], 65 [450], and 70 [480]; High-strength Low-alloy steels with improved formability in grades 50 [340], 60 [410], 70 [480], and 80 [550]; and Ultra-high Strength Steels of types 1 and 2 in grades 90 [620] and 100 [690]. Heat and product analyses shall be performed wherein specimens shall conform to required chemical composition of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, aluminum, silicon, copper, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, niobium, titanium, nitrogen, and boron. Except for Commercial and Drawing steels, all other steels shall undergo two tension tests, and shall conform to the following mechanical requirements: yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation. All steels shall undergo bending tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers hot-rolled, carbon, structural, high-strength low-alloy, high-strength low-alloy with improved formability, and ultra-high strength steel sheet and strip, in coils and cut lengths.  
1.2 Hot rolled steel sheet and strip is available in the designations as listed in 4.1.  
1.3 This specification is not applicable to the steel covered by Specification A635/A635M.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2015
• ICS: 77.140.20 - Stainless steels
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.19 - Steel Sheet and Strip

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A1011/A1011M −15
Standard Specification for
Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-
Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
1
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1011/A1011M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled, General Require-
ments for
1.1 This specification covers hot-rolled, carbon, structural,
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
high-strength low-alloy, high-strength low-alloy with im-
cal Analysis of Steel Products
provedformability,andultra-highstrengthsteelsheetandstrip,
A941 TerminologyRelatingtoSteel,StainlessSteel,Related
in coils and cut lengths.
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
1.2 Hot rolled steel sheet and strip is available in the
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
designations as listed in 4.1.
terials
1.3 This specification is not applicable to the steel covered
by Specification A635/A635M. 3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
specification refer to Terminology A941.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.2.1 aging, n—loss of ductility with an increase in
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
hardness, yield strength, and tensile strength that occurs when
with the standard.
steel, which has been slightly cold worked (such as by temper
rolling) is stored for some time.
2. Referenced Documents
2 3.2.1.1 Discussion—Aging also increases the tendency to-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ward stretcher strains and fluting.
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products 3.2.2 inclusion control, n—the process of reducing the
A568/A568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, volume fraction of inclusions or modifying the shape of
Structural,andHigh-Strength,Low-Alloy,Hot-Rolledand
inclusions to improve formability, weldability, and machinabil-
Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for ity.
A635/A635M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Inclusions, especially those elongated
Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Alloy, Carbon,
duringtherollingprocess,createtheconditionsforinitiatingor
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength
propagating cracks when the material is stretched or bent
Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, General Require-
during the manufacture of a part (or both). The adverse effects
ments for
of inclusions are minimized by reducing the content of
A749/A749M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon and
inclusions in the steel or by altering the shape of inclusions
through the use of additions during the steelmaking process
that change the elongated shape of the inclusions to less
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
harmful small, well dispersed globular inclusions (or both).
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip.
3.2.3 stabilization, n—addition of one or more nitride or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally
carbide forming elements, or both, such as titanium and
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as A1011/A1011M – 14.
DOI: 10.1520/A1011_A1011M-15. columbium, to control the level of the interstitial elements
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
carbon and nitrogen in the steel.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Stabilization improves formability and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. increases resistance to aging.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.4 vacuum degassing, n—process of refining liquid steel 4.1.7 Structural Steel (SS grades 30[205], 33[230], 36[250]
in which the liquid is exposed to a vacuum as part of a special Types 1 and 2, 40[275], 45[310] Types 1 and 2, 50[340],
technique for removing impur
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Designation: A1011/A1011M − 14 A1011/A1011M − 15
Standard Specification for
Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-
Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
1
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1011/A1011M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers hot-rolled, carbon, structural, high-strength low-alloy, high-strength low-alloy with improved
formability, and ultra-high strength steel sheet and strip, in coils and cut lengths.
1.2 Hot rolled steel sheet and strip is available in the designations as listed in 4.1.
1.3 This specification is not applicable to the steel covered by Specification A635/A635M.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A568/A568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Structural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled,
General Requirements for
A635/A635M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Alloy, Carbon, Structural,
High-Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, General Requirements for
A749/A749M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled, General Requirements for
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this specification refer to Terminology A941.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging—aging, n—loss of ductility with an increase in hardness, yield strength, and tensile strength that occurs when steel,
which has been slightly cold worked (such as by temper rolling) is stored for some time.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.19
on Steel Sheet and Strip.
Current edition approved March 1, 2014Dec. 1, 2015. Published April 2014January 2016. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20132014 as
A1011/A1011M – 13.A1011/A1011M – 14. DOI: 10.1520/A1011_A1011M-14.10.1520/A1011_A1011M-15.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—
Aging also increases the tendency toward stretcher strains and fluting.
3.2.2 inclusion control, n—the process of reducing the volume fraction of inclusions or modifying the shape of inclusions to
improve formability, weldability, and machinability.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.2.1 Discussion—
Inclusions, especially those elongated during the rolling process, create the conditions for initiating or propagating cracks when
the material is stretched or bent during the manufacture of a part (or both). The adverse effects of inclusions are minimized by
reducing the content of inclusions in the steel or by altering the shape of inclusions through the use of additions during the
steelmaking process that change the elongated shape of the inclusions to less harmful small, well dispersed globular inclusions (or
both).
3.2.3 stabilization—stabilization, n—addition of one or more nitride or carbide forming elements, or both, such as titanium and
columbium, to control the level of the inte
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